{"product_id":"jack-o-lantern-leptoseris-under-25-pea-u25-n1117","title":"Jack O Lantern Leptoseris","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJack O Lantern Leptoseris, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeptoseris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a brightly colored encrusting to plating reef-building coral known for its thin growth form, fine ridged texture, and strong fluorescence under blue-rich reef aquarium lighting. This specimen displays an intense orange to red-orange base crossed by narrow yellow-gold ridges, with vivid green to yellow-green corallite centers scattered across the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeptoseris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals form relatively thin calcium carbonate skeletons that commonly grow as encrusting plates or gently contoured sheets over rockwork. Their surface is marked by fine radiating ridges and small, embedded corallites, giving the colony a highly detailed, almost etched appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jack O Lantern color morph is particularly striking because of the dramatic contrast between its fiery orange-red tissue and bright fluorescent corallite centers. Under actinic or blue-heavy reef lighting, the orange and green pigments can appear especially intense, creating the glowing “jack-o-lantern” appearance associated with this trade name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other photosynthetic stony corals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeptoseris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy. It may also capture very small suspended planktonic and particulate foods from the surrounding water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable reef aquarium chemistry is important for healthy skeletal growth and long-term coloration. Consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, and nutrient levels help support continued growth, while moderate indirect water movement helps deliver oxygen and nutrients and prevents detritus from settling over the thin colony surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause multiple \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeptoseris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species can show similar plating growth forms and color patterns, exact species-level identification cannot be made reliably from a photograph alone. For this specimen, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeptoseris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically responsible identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18046\" data-end=\"18344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"18046\" data-end=\"18061\"\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeptoseris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leptoseris Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, indirect and variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful, but provide space from more aggressive neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also capture very small planktonic and suspended particulate foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thin encrusting to plating calcium carbonate skeleton with fine ridges and embedded corallites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Maintain measurable and reasonably stable nitrate and phosphate levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeptoseris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e often performs well under lower to moderate light compared with many branching stony corals. Avoid sudden increases in light intensity and acclimate gradually when moving the coral higher in the aquarium. Moderate indirect flow is preferred; avoid a constant direct jet that can irritate tissue or cause detritus to collect along folds and ridges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67974455197929,"sku":"U25 JL2612","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/jack-o-lantern-leptoseris-lps-under-25-pea-u25-N1117.jpg?v=1794414170","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/jack-o-lantern-leptoseris-under-25-pea-u25-n1117","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}